Overview
"Regulation of Cardiac Ion Channel Function: The Na+ channel (SCN5A, LQT3) and two K+ channels, HERG (LQT2) and KVLQT1 (LQT1) are linked to the inherited Long QT Syndrome and are responsible for cardiac action potential initiation and termination for each heart beat. Appropriate activation of these channels terminates each action potential allowing the next heart beat to occur in a normal fashion. Macromolecular signaling complexes involving channels may serve multiple functions including assembly, trafficking, targeting, and recycling of the channel proteins. Dynamic, beat-to-beat regulation of cardiac ion channels is likely to be precisely controlled given that both acquired and inherited ventricular arrhythmias are usually episodic and precipitated by some stimulus or stress. Moreover, such regulation may underlie the responses to cardiovascular challenges and stresses that eventually lead to maladaptive ""electrical remodeling"" with cardiac arrhythmias.".
Dr. Mcdonald is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10467
1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
1628 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
Mathew S. Maurer, MD - Dr. Maurer is a general internist and geriatric cardiologist with advanced training in heart failure and cardiac transplantation. He is the Arnold and Arlene Goldstein Professor of Cardiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where directs the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Laboratory for the Elderly (CCRLE). Dr. Maurer is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Care Center at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus. He is the Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. He has published over 300 articles including peer reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He was Chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Geriatric Cardiology Member Section, which is the largest organization dedicated to advancing the care of older adults with cardiovascular disease. He was co-chair of the Steering Committee of the ATTR-ACT trial showing tafamidis was a safe and effective therapy for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Throughout his career, he has promulgated an approach to older adults with cardiovascular disease that offers the best of both geriatric and cardiovascular medicine in which a comprehensive holistic approach to enhance functional capacity and quality of life is at the forefront of emerging techniques to address cardiovascular physiologic derangement that disproportionately afflict older adults. Dr. Maurer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald by calling their office at 718-430-3370. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald a top-rated expert for Long QT Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald is classified as an Advanced expert for Long QT Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Long QT Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Long QT Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas V. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-430-3370 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CardiomyopathyDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
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- ApoplexyDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.